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Leaning Into Awkward with Laura Thorne | Master Connector Show #211
🎥 Ready to transform awkward into awesome?
📺 Tune in Wednesday, 5/14/25 for Episode 211 of The Master Connector Show with Steve Spiro, The Master Connector, and Rob Genovesi, Brand Builder.
🌟 Our featured guest is the fearless and inspiring Laura Thorne for the episode titled: “Leaning Into Awkward.”
💬 Meeting strangers will never feel completely natural at first—but leaning into that discomfort is where growth begins.
🔄 When we avoid awkwardness, we also avoid opportunity, connection, and progress.
💼 LinkedIn networking may feel forced or clunky, but the real magic often happens in the follow-up.
😨 Most people ghost because they fear rejection, yet that fear can be reframed as a moment to build confidence.
🏆 Every expert networker was once an awkward beginner who chose to keep showing up.
🚲 Just like learning to ride a bike, the early stumbles in networking are part of building balance and rhythm.
🧭 Awkwardness doesn’t disappear—it just becomes easier to navigate the more you face it.
🎤 The people who make the biggest impact in rooms are often the ones who dared to be uncomfortable.
🤝 Mastering networking means embracing the cringe and choosing to connect anyway.
📚 Laura Thorne is on a mission to test the theory that anything is possible by taking leaps and never settling for societal expectations.
✈️ Her journey began with a bold move to Ireland at just 20 years old, driven by a desire to explore uncharted territories and push beyond her comfort zone.
🌿 This fearless approach to life led her to a degree in biology, where she embraced the opportunity to work outdoors.
🚀 But when she hit a glass ceiling eight years into her career, Laura took another leap—into the realm of entrepreneurship, where she’s found her true calling.
🏢 With a strategic mindset that challenges traditional roles, Laura has built two thriving businesses—Hey Alec Productions and Wildebeest Publishing Company.
🎬 She’s the creative force behind Off the Wall & Up Close and The Art of Movie Making Film Fest in NYC, breaking new ground in media and storytelling.
📖 At the heart of Laura’s work is her leadership framework, "The Role Model Way," empowering others to take risks and pursue their passions.
📝 Her upcoming book will share the strategies that have guided her bold journey.
🎙️ As co-host of the EPR Environmental Professional Radio podcast, Laura continues to inspire others to break boundaries and redefine what’s possible.
#NetworkingConfidence #BreakTheIce #LeaningIntoAwkward
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🎥 Ready to transform awkward into awesome?
📺 Tune in Wednesday, 5/14/25 for Episode 211 of The Master Connector Show with Steve Spiro, The Master Connector, and Rob Genovesi, Brand Builder.
🌟 Our featured guest is the fearless and inspiring Laura Thorne for the episode titled: “Leaning Into Awkward.”
💬 Meeting strangers will never feel completely natural at first—but leaning into that discomfort is where growth begins.
🔄 When we avoid awkwardness, we also avoid opportunity, connection, and progress.
💼 LinkedIn networking may feel forced or clunky, but the real magic often happens in the follow-up.
😨 Most people ghost because they fear rejection, yet that fear can be reframed as a moment to build confidence.
🏆 Every expert networker was once an awkward beginner who chose to keep showing up.
🚲 Just like learning to ride a bike, the early stumbles in networking are part of building balance and rhythm.
🧭 Awkwardness doesn’t disappear—it just becomes easier to navigate the more you face it.
🎤 The people who make the biggest impact in rooms are often the ones who dared to be uncomfortable.
🤝 Mastering networking means embracing the cringe and choosing to connect anyway.
📚 Laura Thorne is on a mission to test the theory that anything is possible by taking leaps and never settling for societal expectations.
✈️ Her journey began with a bold move to Ireland at just 20 years old, driven by a desire to explore uncharted territories and push beyond her comfort zone.
🌿 This fearless approach to life led her to a degree in biology, where she embraced the opportunity to work outdoors.
🚀 But when she hit a glass ceiling eight years into her career, Laura took another leap—into the realm of entrepreneurship, where she’s found her true calling.
🏢 With a strategic mindset that challenges traditional roles, Laura has built two thriving businesses—Hey Alec Productions and Wildebeest Publishing Company.
🎬 She’s the creative force behind Off the Wall & Up Close and The Art of Movie Making Film Fest in NYC, breaking new ground in media and storytelling.
📖 At the heart of Laura’s work is her leadership framework, "The Role Model Way," empowering others to take risks and pursue their passions.
📝 Her upcoming book will share the strategies that have guided her bold journey.
🎙️ As co-host of the EPR Environmental Professional Radio podcast, Laura continues to inspire others to break boundaries and redefine what’s possible.
#NetworkingConfidence #BreakTheIce #LeaningIntoAwkward